Glorious Golden Beaches in Tunis

Glorious Golden Beaches in Tunis
By: Douglas Scott

A delightful exotic Tunisian, a little French panache and a treasure trove of history makes this a wonderful area to visit. Luxurious hotels set amidst sub tropical gardens running down to the turquoise sea rival any in the world for cuisine and style.
Whilst in Tunis you can veritably shop till you drop in the elegant shops on the broad boulevards or hunt for souvenirs. Visit the ruins of Carthage, walk the winding hill to the top of Sidi Bou Said for an incomparable view over the bay below.
Its main attractions are the glorious golden beaches warmed by the languid waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the panache of its French colonial past and sophistication of the capital Tunis.
There is more to this coastline than just beaches and cities. Take a tour to the stunning Blue White Artisan Village of Sidi Bou, with its winding cobbled street passing a myriad of shops selling leather goods, local pottery and of course the ubiquitous stuffed camel. Walk to the top for a marvellous view over the Bay below. Finally sacked after rivalling Rome and later rebuilt, the ruins are worth seeing if only to glimpse the sheer wealth and grandeur of a bygone age.
If time is short the Bardo Museum in Tunis is a must see. The mosaics are truly breathtaking some are tiny, others cover a complete floor, but all are superb in their detail and sheer artistry. No holiday is complete without a visit to the Medina in Tunis.
Craft shops, selling everything from leather jackets to intricate silverware, local brightly painted pottery, carpets and rugs. Above all haggle its the done thing. Stop in a cafe and sip a refreshing cup of Tunisian mint tea, or try some of the local delicacies perhaps gateaux or a bowl of a spicy chick pea soup.
The Great Mosque often called The Olive Tree Mosque is second only in importance to the Holy Sidi Oqba Mosque in Kairouan in Tunisia. Originally built in 732 but reconstructed in 864 by the Aghlabids the architecture is impressive and elegant.
Unfortunately, only the courtyard is open to non Muslims but for the energetic its well worth a climb up the winding stairs to the rooftop terraces of the local cafes to see the full splendour of the Mosque from afar.
Other places of interest to visit include in stark contrast to the Mosque the distinctive Cathedral of St. Vincent de Paul echoing the past French colonial era, for an excellent selection of local crafts then relax in one of the numerous popular cafes close by.
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Historical Places of Interest

Historical Places of Interest
By: Douglas Scott

London is the United Kingdom capital as well as being the United Kingdom largest city. Situated in the South East of Englnd, London is one of the world major financial capitals. London is well known for it economy as well as its history.
There are many different ways to travel around London and the United Kingdom including train, underground, coach and bus.
Historical Places of Interest include Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, St Pauls Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, 10 Downing Street, Hampton Court.
English country gardens are world renowned, but there are some lovely gardens and parks in the city too which are well worth a visit
London has nearly every type of accommodation on offer, from 5 star luxuries to B and Bs and youth hostels. London is also a big place and because transport links are comprehensive, and frequent, it is not always necessary to stay in the central London area. The Greater London area includes places like Orpington, Ealing, Harrow, all have far cheaper accommodation at only about a 20 minutes trip to the centre of town.
Within the central London area, head for Oxford street, Knightbridge, Tottenham Court Road for some great shopping. Outside central London, but still in easy reach, include Lakeside and Blue water. There are also major shopping areas at places like Bromley, Croydon, Ealing, Harrow, Uxbridge, and many other places, which are all in easy reach of central London.
If you were to make a map of the world based on the restaurants available in London, India would be detailed down to the centimetre. Likewise the rest of the EU and Asia, the Middle East and half a hundred other places besides. On any map made like this, however, there would be massive gaps south of the United States labelled Here Be Monsters and the like. The fact is, England boasts about as many Mexican and Latin American restaurants as active volcanoes.
London is today one of the worlds leading business, financial and cultural centres and its influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion and the arts all contribute to its status as one of the major global cities.
London has a temperate climate with regular but generally light precipitation throughout the year unlike the rest of the UK and even the nearby coast. The warmest month is July. Record high temperatures of up to 38 were recorded in different parts of London on 10 August 2003. The coolest month is January with February on average the driest month. Snow is relatively uncommon, particularly because heat from the urban area can make London hotter than the surrounding areas in winter. However light snowfall is seen on some days most winters.
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